The US-based startup with Ukrainian roots Aspichi, has announced AIN a partnership with the US-based Rocky Mountain Care, a provider of post-acute care. This collaboration will help to expand Aspichi’s VR therapy to enhance the mental health and well-being of residents across US market.

  • Aspichi was co-founded by Viktor Samoilenko and Maksym Goncharuk, as VR technology company specializing in psychological rehabilitation. Their flagship product, Luminify, offers immersive VR therapy solutions designed to treat various psychological disorders, enhancing the quality of life for patients and residents in care facilities.
  • The startup is incorporated in Delaware, but its R&D is in Kyiv. Its founders both have more than 15 years of experience working in international companies around the world. In March 2023, Aspichi secured $500,000 from the SMRK fund.
Ukrainian VR startup Aspichi secures ＄500k from the SMRK fund
  • Rocky Mountain Care, a US-based provider of post-acute and long-term care services. Recently, the company conducted a study within their recreational activities program to evaluate the effectiveness of Aspichi’s Luminify VR therapy in treating psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Key highlights of the study:

  • A considerable reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms among residents who used the Luminify VR therapy as part of their recreational activities.
  • The overall well-being of residents improved significantly, with many reporting increased feelings of calm, relaxation, and general happiness.
  • The inclusion of Luminify VR therapy as a recreational activity not only provided entertainment but also served as an effective behavioral therapy tool, enhancing the overall recreational program.
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Viktor Samoilenko, CEO

We are proud to partner with Rocky Mountain Care to bring cutting-edge VR therapy to those in need. Our mission is to harness the power of technology to improve mental health outcomes, and this collaboration is a significant step forward in achieving that goal,

said Viktor Samoilenko, CEO of Aspichi.

After the study, Rocky Mountain Care has become a customer of Aspichi with the intention to expand the VR therapy solution to additional RMC post-acute care and assisted living facilities.